For example, my wiggly, jumpy, sort of hyper husky mix is learning to be sent away to a target, then come running back for his treat. It keeps him off of me and busy. I place a piece of paper on the floor (you could also use a frisbee, unopened can of something, whatever you want). Place the object between person and dog. When the dog touches it, mark and reward. You can move the object farther and farther from the girls until the puppy is running away to get to it.
This is a good game. Once I marker train the basics, I could easily see the girls participating along with me.
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I should also note here that Suzzie is probably treating the girls exactly in the same way she treats the boys. The difference is that she is allowed to chase and roughhouse with the boys, but not the girls. She probably does not understand this difference.
This is very true and is in my mind whenever the boys play rough with Suzzie. I really need to put a stop to that. Thanks for the suggestion for alternatives.
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Doug, you see that the good advice from Mike and Alyssa and others pretty much boils down to right now keeping the dog tethered to you when not crated so that you are 100% in charge of all dog-child interactions. The dog is indeed being allowed (encouraged, by the boys) to form very bad habits. All fixable, at this point.
And the little ones being afraid is bad in more ways than one: screaming and running are like a starter pistol to a high-energy dog, and not only to a herder (but that's even more so!).
All of the other great suggestions, such as petting with a sleepy tired-out pup, flow from this: You absolutely must be overseeing all dog-child interaction.
Doug, you are so right that these couple of months are crucial. Please don't let eager family members override you. You have the right instincts.
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Re: nipping/jumping puppy and kids
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